Celtic star Victor Wanyama: I hope Rangers survive so we still have 'special' Old Firm fixture

VICTOR WANYAMA hopes Rangers survive their cash crisis because he can’t imagine life without the Old Firm fixture.

VICTOR WANYAMA hopes Rangers survive their cash crisis because he can’t imagine life without the Old Firm fixture.

The Celtic star sent a message of support across the city as his club’s rivals teeter on the brink of oblivion.

Rather than rubbing salt in Gers’ wounds, Wanyama admits he doesn’t share some Hoops fans’ desire to see them go out of business or relegated to the Third Division.

Wanyama said: “If Rangers were to go broke and there was no match between Rangers and Celtic it would be difficult. I hope they stay in the league and I look forward to Sunday as I have with all of the games against them. They are special fixtures.

“I think Rangers are still a team full of good players so it will be a tough game for us on Sunday, despite their problems.”

Wanyama has backed Neil Lennon to be crowned manager of the year after the Celtic boss was named on the shortlist for the Cheque Centre PFA Scotland award.

He said: “He has been outstanding this season. He has worked hard for the team and he should win it. He has passion for the game and it’s easy working for him.”